Surrey

Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice activity across this affluent South East county, including restaurant and pub openings, independent growth, commuter belt trade patterns, and regional investment. Reporting offers insights for operators responding to high-spend demographics, countryside dining trends, and the evolving dynamics of suburban and village-based hospitality businesses.

  • Jul- 2025 -
    7 July
    Trade AssociationsHOSPA appoints Chris Cowls as new chairman

    HOSPA appoints Chris Cowls as new chairman

    The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) has announced the appointment of Chris Cowls MBE as its new chairman. Cowls has been a member of the HOSPA Board since 2020 and will take over the role from Bob Silk, who has served in the position since 2022. He began his career in…

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  • 7 July
    RestaurantsPasta Evangelists to open new City and Home Counties sites

    Pasta Evangelists to open new City and Home Counties sites

    Pasta Evangelists is planning to more than double its restaurant estate in 2025, starting with a new site in Guildford this month. The pasta brand, which opened a flagship restaurant and pasta academy in Farringdon in June, said it expects to have more than 15 locations by the end of…

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  • 3 July
    Food and DrinkFreemans launches new street food concept at Silverstone

    Freemans launches new street food concept at Silverstone

    Freemans Event Partners has announced the launch of Cargo Global Eats, its new street food concept, at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The new concept comprises a dedicated area of street food including a variety of vendors such as tacos from MeatHead Mexican, sustainable cocktails by Poppy’s Pineapples, burgers…

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  • Jun- 2025 -
    16 June
    RestaurantsThe Third Monkey in Farnham to open in July

    The Third Monkey in Farnham to open in July

    The Third Monkey, an independently-owned gastropub and fine dining restaurant, is set to open its doors in Farnham in mid-July. Led by executive chef Adam Fisher, the restaurant will offer a hyper-seasonal menu that combines “elevated simplicity with a strong commitment to sustainability”, zero waste practices, and locally sourced British…

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  • Apr- 2025 -
    8 April
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 08/04/25

    Today’s news in brief – 08/04/25

    Camerons Brewery has reported a 17.95% rise in EBITDA in FY24 amid debt reduction in the year ended 5 January 2025. The group managed to cut its debt by £10.8m to £15.5m as of 23 December 2023, and as a result, now carries much less relative to what it earns.…

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  • 8 April
    RestaurantsThree Chimneys appoints new GM for Isle of Skye

    Three Chimneys appoints new GM for Isle of Skye

    Restaurant with rooms, The Three Chimneys, has announced the appointment of Kieran Walker as its new general manager on the Isle of Skye. As a result, Walker will now lead both The Three Chimneys and The Three Chimneys at Talisker, the company’s new venue located at Skye’s oldest distillery. He…

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  • Dec- 2024 -
    4 December
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsCosta Coffee and Freemans bring kiosk concept to London

    Costa Coffee and Freemans bring kiosk concept to London

    A fleet of Costa Coffee kiosks are set to hit some of the UK’s biggest live events next year, as part of a deal between the company and Freemans Event Partners. The move builds on the success of the collaboration between Freemans Event Partners and Costa Coffee during the Summer’s…

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  • Aug- 2024 -
    27 August
    Breweries and DistilleriesBrakspear’s FY turnover jumps 9% to £38.6m

    Brakspear’s FY turnover jumps 9% to £38.6m

    JT Davies and Sons Holdings Limited, the parent company of Brakspear, has reported a 9% increase in turnover to £38.6m for the year ending 31 December 2023 against 2022, with an expected reduction in profitability.  Underlying EBITDA was reported as £10.9m, slightly lower than the £11.2m reported for 2022 when…

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  • 19 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 19/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 19/08/24

    The industry saw its first quarter-on-quarter growth in outlets in two years. It comes as a 0.5% rise in the number of licensed premises between March and June of this year has resulted in 462 net new openings, or five per day. The latest Hospitality Market Monitor has highlighted “particularly”…

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  • 19 August
    PeopleThe Victoria Oxshott appoints executive chef

    The Victoria Oxshott appoints executive chef

    Surrey-based gastropub, The Victoria Oxshott, has announced the appointment of Daniel Lee as its new executive chef.  Lee joins the venue with a wealth of experience, having held senior roles at Seasons Kitchen and Farm Shop, Warbrook House Hotel and Pennyhill Park Hotel.  Since officially opening three years ago, The…

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